Boston Interscholastic Rowing Association Sets May Regatta Dates
A Boston meeting of the Interscholastic Rowing Association fixed the championship dates for May 28 29 and 31 with member schools Volkmann DeMerritte Cambridge Latin Boston Latin English High Noble and Greenough Roxbury Latin Brown Nichols and Ballou and Hobigand. Committees were named for starts and timing. Harvard launch sought. Ballou and Hobigand crews withdrew. draws announced for heats and semis with finals to follow Thursday.
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Boston Interscholastic Rowing Association
Volkmann
DeMerritte
Cambridge Latin
Boston Latin
English High
Noble & Greenough
Roxbury Latin
Brown & Nichols
Ballou & Hobigand
Wallis
Herbert Holton
John B. Hawes
Union Boat Club
Harry Wardwell
Wardwell
Holton
Harvard
Stone
Fred Wood
Blake
Perkins
Ballou and Hobigand
Association
Brown and Nichols
Noble and Greenough
Volkman
Brookline
DeMeritte
Noble and Grenough
Roxbury
Collins Boys Swamp Washingtons 19 to 2
Boston hammered Washington pitchers in a 19 to 2 rout in Washington D C. Seven Nationals errors and a windy day helped Boston dominate from the second inning on as Falkenberg, Hardy, and Kitson held Washington to scattered hits while Boston piled up runs and hits.
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Collins Boys Swamp Washingtons
Washington
D. C
Boston
Nationals
Freeman
Graham
Selbach
Nill
Ferris
Collins
Falkenberg
Hardy
Parent
Stahl
Heydon
Ireeman
Grimshaw
Schalfly
Kitson
Tannehill
Sheridan
Sear
Cc. Stahl
Irimshaw
B. R
TB PO
Baseball News and Comment at South End This Afternoon
Brooklyn and Patsy Donovan play at the South End at 3 30. Tenney pleased with his performance though not signed. Sentelle out sick yesterday with a bad cold. Tannehill has won two games Lutheby undefeated. Conway the new umpire from Webster has broken in favorably. Fred Marden of Dorchester predicts Cleveland or Detroit will win the American league pennant.
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Brooklyn
Patsy Donovan
South End
Collins
Maroney
Tenney
Sentelle
Tannehill
Lutheby
J. Levinson
Cleveland
Detroit
Fred Marden
Dorchester
Fred
Conway
Webster
Bill Cahill
East
Boston
Harvard and Bates Open Regular Season at Soldiers Field
Harvard faces Bates this afternoon on Soldiers Field in the first game of the regular season. The Crimson have done no practice since returning from the South due to cold weather.
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Harvard
Bates
Soldiers Field
Crimson
New York Beats Philadelphia 7 to 4 in American Play
Free hitting by New York and Philadelphia errors produced a 7 to 4 win for the visitors. Clarkson pitched well for New York while Hender struggled.
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Philadelphia
New York
Clarkson
Hender
Opportune hitting fuels St Louis win over Detroit 2–0
In St Louis on April 24 the home team edged Detroit 2 to 0 as Opportune delivered key hits while Pelty struggled. Don ov an drew walks and players stole bases for St Louis, with Schaefer and Wallace contributing two-base hits. Detroit saw Cobb relieved in the ninth and Don ov an batted for him. Time 1h 35m. Attendance 2900.
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AB E Hartsel
Orry
Lord
Enen
Brouthers
O Davis
Nee Seer
Seybold
Murphy
Cross
Schreck
Conroy
Davis
Kleinow
Williams
Yeager
Chase
Clarkson
Bender
Hahn
O’loughlin
Evans
ST. Louis
Petty
Detroit
Donovan
Cobb
Mts Gsoulk
Lacs Ks
Schaefer
Wallace
Hartsel
O’lears
Lindsay
Crawford
Pelty
Connor
Connolly
AB. R. BH
E. Hartsel
Hemphill
Stone
Eve
Brien
T. Jones
Niles
Rickey
Erenee
Warner
O Donovan
Roxbury Latin Falls to Tech Sophs in 6 Inning 5-3
Technology ’68 defeated Roxbury Latin at Technology Field Brookline in a six inning game by 5 to 3. Toppen Phiel and Ford starred for Technology Sophs while Aronson and Evarts led Roxbury Latin in the loss with several key plays.
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Technology
Roxbury Latin
Technology Field
Brookline
Toppen
Phiel
Ford
Aronson
Evarts
Roxbury Tech
SOPHS
A.E
Mosser
Daley
Mills
Barton
Richard’n
Toppon
Fox
Macleod
Heilman
Rowell
Pierce
Joy
Plummer
Dees
Schneider
Senak
Tech
Eres
Roxbury
Adams
Rindge Manual Stuns Medford High 12 to 8
Rindge Manual Training School defeats Medford High 12 to 8 on the Common in a baseball game. O'Donnell leads with solid hitting, while Emerson Fasley and Saulsman add key runs. Pitchers Oxnard, Thompson, and Webber combine for the win as attendance hits about 400.
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Medford High
Medford
Rindge Manual Training School
A.E
A.E. O'Donnell
Cotting
Kenzie
Pike
Clucas
Emerson
Fasley
Blanchard
Raymond
Gr’nw’'d
R.f
Webber
Oxnard
Thompson
Skilton
Coughlin
Brrr US
Big One
Eares
Saulsman
Greenwood
James
MccKenzie
O’donnell
Easley
Watson
Lineate
Mather
Insurance firm halts policies after California fire
The American Insurance Company of Boston suspends writing new policies until it learns the extent of losses from the California conflagration. The company has operated for about 90 years since its 1818 incorporation.
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San Francisco
American Insurance Company of
Boston
California
Brighton station fund aids San Francisco sufferers
Police at Station 14 Brighton started a relief fund for San Francisco victims. Over $150 was raised yesterday and a $200 goal is expected soon. Even stable hands contributed, each giving a day’s pay.
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Station 14
Brighton
San Francisco
Stone Team Wins 7 to 4 Over Volkmann
Stone defeated Volkmann 7 to 4 at the American League grounds yesterday afternoon. Hamburger pitched well with solid support, while Lacroix struggled in the sixth inning before leaving the game. Draper homered twice and doubled, powering the Stone offense. Livermore stood out for Volkmann with a pair of hits.
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Stone
Volkmann
Hamburger
Lacroix
Kenefick
Nelson
Draper
Livermore
Stone. Volkmann
A.E
Stone Seaebeesee
Corwin Woodruff Draper
Pushee
Miller
Savage
Pell
Morris
Brockton Wrestler George Bothner Wins By Points
In New York on April 24 George Bothner lightweight champion of America defeated Brockton Mass grappler Harvey Parker after one hour with no falls. The referee awarded the bout to Bothner on points and cleverness. Wisconsin’s Fred Peell beat local favorite John Pineig in a heavyweight mixed match.
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New York
George Bothner
America
Harvey Parker
Brockton
Mass
Grand Central Palace
Bothner
Fred Peell
Wisconsin
John Pienig
McGarry Beats Stone in Four Rounds at Mobile Club
Amby McGarry, the local lightweight star, defeated Jig Stone of Boston in four rounds at the Mobile Athletic Club. Other results include Connors and Sullivan drawing, Frazier stopping Curley, Allen beating Shaughnessy, McCarthy decision over O'Brien, Allen and Doyle disqualified for fouls, Paul over Lucas, and Bolen losing to Ashley.
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New York
Gossip of the Boxers Promises Fierce Lincoln Club Card
Promoters warn extra police may be needed in Chelsea as Jack Johnson prepares to face Sam Langford at the Lincoln Club amid strong fan interest. Langford vows to win, Joe Walcott backs Johnson, and Sandy Ferguson targets the winner. The card features Denny Ryan vs Tommy Murray and Rudolph Anholz vs Kid Murray, with Johnson’s camp confident of a fast, hard battle.
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West End
Jack Johnson
Sam Langford
Lincoln
Johnson
Jeannette
Langford
Sandy Ferguson
Ferguson
Bob Armstrong
Old Tammany Club
Denny Ryan
Tommy Murray
Rudolph Anholz
South Africa
Kid Murray
Terry Martin
Dave Deshler
Chelsea
Martin
Harry Edels
Casco A. C
Portland
Edels
Deshler
Hemit
Crescent A. C
Brockton
Palace
Monk the Newsboy
Jimmy Hanlon
Young Freeman
Charley Dwyer
Sally Myers
Gus Lenny
Johnny Burns
Crescent Club
Charley Neary
Jimmy Briggs
Boston
Sheehan's
Beachmont
Neary
Eddie Fay
San Francisco
Fire Rescues Fourteen From Four Story Home
A fire at 86 East Newton Street in a four story dwelling owned by Joseph W. Hodgkinson forced six others to flee in night clothes. Three children and a woman were rescued. the cause and extent of damage were not disclosed.
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Joseph W. Hodgkinson
East Newton Street
Boxers to Give Big Benefit at Hub Theatre
Boston sporting men stage a monster benefit for San Francisco sufferers at the Hub Theatre Saturday night. Over 50 local boxers join vaudeville, wrestling and boxing exhibitions, with stars like Sullivan twins Jack and Mike, Jimmy Briggs, Joe Walcott, Sam Langford, George Dixon, and many others listed among participants. Three round exhibitions planned.
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Boston
San Francisco
Hub Theatre
New England
Sullivan Twins
Jack and
Mike
Cambridge
West
Jimmy Briggs
Dave Deshler
Honey Mellody
Jimmy Gardner
Chester Goodwin
Young Kirby
Lawrence
Fred Sidney
Martin Flaherty
Jack Johnson
California
Joe Walcott
Jimmy Walsh
Sam Langford
Terry Martin
Philadelphia
Kid Goodman
Charley Neary
Milwaukee
Ike Weir
Belfast
George Dixon
Billy Clinton
Billy Gardner
Lowell
Rouse O’brien
South Boston
Harry Edels
Chelsea
Mark Schack
Gardner and O Keefe Draw In Kalamazoo Bout
Kalamazoo Michigan April 24 Jack O Keefe of Chicago and Jimmy Gardner of Lowell mass went ten fast rounds to a draw. Both fighters stayed on their feet after the 10th round as agreed no decision. The 10th round was the fastest with Gardner crowding O Keefe to the ropes and landing rights and lefts to head and body.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Jack O’ Keefe
Chicago
Jimmy Gardner
Lowell
Mass
Gardner
O'Keefe
Doctor Burrell of Roxbury Dies in Denver
News from Boston reports the sudden death of Dr. Benjamin Burrell of Roxbury in Denver Colorado. He reportedly died of heart disease while seated in a chair during a visit. His Roxbury office was at 100 Howard Avenue.
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Boston
Benjamin Burrell
Roxbury
Denver
Col
Burrell
Howard Avenue
Saint Marys parish whist party in Charlestown
A whist party will be held tonight in Roughan Hall Charlestown by the young men of St Marys parish under Rev Augustine D Malley. The young matrons and women of the parish contribute to the success with Mrs Jeremiah ORiordan as chairwoman of the committee.
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Roughan Hall
Charlestown
St. Mary’s Parish
Augustine D. Malley
Jeremiah O'Riordan
Young Donohue Beats Hamilton in Heavy Montreal Bout
In Montreal on April 24 Young Donohue of New York defeated Jack Hamilton of Troy in a hard slugging boxing match. Donohue held the lead by the third round and, after Hamilton consented to继续, finished with a fourth round stoppage as Hamilton absorbed punishment.
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Montreal
Young Donohue
New York Tonight
Jack Hamilton
Troy
N. Y
Donohue
Hamilton
Rooney
Donahue
Moody and Lynch fight ends in draw at Rhode Island A C meet
Willie Moody of Philadelphia drew with Tommy Lynch of Cambridge in a Rhode Island A C engagement. Moody pressed early while Lynch wore him down, and the bout ended with both men standing. local lad Danny Custer scored a knockout in a preliminary with Charley Frohn.
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Providence
R. I
Willie Moody
Philadelphia
Tommy Lynch
Cambridge
Moody
Lynch
Danny Custer
Charley Frohn
Custer
Hugo Triumphs In Marlboro A C Six Round Card
In New York on April 24 at Marlboro A C a six round card featured Joe Bernstein vs Young Hugo with Hugo prevailing. Other results include Kid Curley over Harry Ferns, Kid Carter over Young Rose draw for Kid Egan and Willie Mangold, Durone tied Kelly, and Joe Grim defeating Dick Miller.
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New York
Marlboro A. C
Joe Bernstein
Young Hugo
Hugo
Kid Curley
Harry Ferns
Kid Carter
Young Rose Drew
Harry Greenwood
Gus Ziegler
Kid Egan
Willie Mangold Drew
Jack Durone
Young Kelly
Joe Grim
Dick Miller
Ballot League Formed To Fight For Labor Rights
Three hundred representatives from Boston and other cities formed a wage earners club with central 15 member state body led by D D Driscoll to oppose senators who defeated the overtime bill. Delegates planned methods to elect labor allies and endorsed Senator William Taylor's Employers Liability bill. Keaveny criticized press misquotations on Cox's absence and the overtime defeat.
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Boston
Lynn
Lowell
Brockton
Fall River
New Bedford
Holyoke
Worcester
Fitchburg
Faneuil Hall
D. D. Driscoll
George A. Payne
Springfield
Athol
William Holland
Elmer F. Robinson
William Walsh
Quincy
Louis S. Cox
John M. Grosvenor
Sidney H. Hill
Horton H. Hilton
House of Representatives
Senate Friends of Organized Labor
Senate
William Taylor
Taylor
Dennis Driscoll
Bullock
Cassidy
North Adams
Beck
Chelsea
Mahoney
Logan
South Boston
Ross
The
Cotton Spinners
Parks
McDonald
Charlestown
E. Gerry Brown
Frank J. Linehan
Fred J. Kneeland
Henry Abrahams
Frank H. McCarthy
Boston Cigarmakers’ Union
B. J. Keaveny
Central Labor Union
Cox
State House
Graft and delays stain Cambridge Boston bridge project
The Cambridge Board of Aldermen committee on accounts exposed graft and waste in the Boston Cambridge bridge project. They urged Mayor Thurston to join the Cambridge Bridge Commission to cut costs and finish the work quickly. Eight years into construction, architect Edmund M Wheelwright was paid $29 635 while salaries totaled $195 582, contributing to delays. The report notes rising costs despite slowed progress and cites subways and elevated road disputes as unfixed factors.
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Committee of Accounts
Cambridge Board of Aldermen
Boston
Cambridge
Thurston
Cambridge Bridge Commission
Edmund M. Wheelwright
McNamee Democrats
McNamee
Cambridge Democracy
Charles S. Cahill
David J. Nelligan
John E. Dwyer
Andrew J. Conlin
John J. Brennan
C. Burnside Seagrave
J. Frank Facey
Isaacs. Pear
James F. Mullen
Overseers of the Poor
Board of Health
Dines Doctors Honored by Massachusetts Foresters
The Massachusetts Order of Foresters medical examiners were entertained at a dinner at the Hotel Brunswick as a special recognition of their services. Dr Francis J McQueeney acted as presiding officer with high standing committee members present. Speakers included Cronin Shattuck and Reverend O Neil.
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Massachusetts Order of Foresters
Brunswick
Francis J. McQueeney
Boston
Daniel A. Cronin
Frederick C. Shattuck
Harvard University
James H. O'Neil
Rockland
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